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Burke Expands Campus in Fond du Lac
Due to their continued growth, Burke is excited to announce the expansion of their Fond du Lac campus into the South offices at 727 Northwest Way. This will allow them to bring more playgrounds to communities around the world - part of the Burke mission! They've also...
Fond du Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm Set for June 23
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council invites you to celebrate June Dairy Month at the 31st Annual Fond du Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Ron and Mary Loehr along with their family invite you to...
Envision Greater FDL Receives Grant from Alliant Energy Foundation
Leadership Fond du Lac and Breakfast on the Farm, programs of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, were recently awarded a $3,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The Alliant Energy Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where...
Day on the Farm Provides Agriculture Education
The annual Day on the Farm was hosted by the Lomira FFA on Wednesday, May 15 at Michels Farm with the help of the agriculture department of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Kindergarten and 1st grade students from 11 schools had the opportunity to experience agriculture...
Grow with Google on June 24
Grow with Google is coming to Fond du Lac on Monday, June 24 through a free program put on by Imagination Network of Wisconsin, a program of Ignite Business Success and supported by Envision Greater Fond du Lac. This event is open to businesses large and small,...
Economic Development Update: June 2019
Looking at the greater Fond du Lac area, it is clear that the state of our economy is strong. Last year, we saw the third highest employment growth rate among metropolitan areas within the state of Wisconsin. Last month, C.D. Smith Construction opened its new...
YP of the Month – June 2019: Amber Bodart
Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Describe Yourself in Three Words: purposeful, dedicated, optimistic Place of Employment and Position: Mortgage Architect - Verve, a Credit Union What do you enjoy the most about your current position? I love that I am empowered to help...
Envision Greater FDL Celebrates RE/MAX Heritage’s New Location
The Ambassador’s Club of Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the new offices of RE/MAX Heritage at 116 N. Main Street in Fond du Lac. RE/MAX Heritage was founded in 2009 by broker/owner Rod Drendel in his effort to add integrity,...
A Reflection on Creative Hiring Strategies
by: Jim Cleveland, Director of Outreach & Client Services, Envision Greater Fond du Lac Is recruitment and retention of quality employees on the top of your to do list? If so, you and your company are not alone. In fact, most companies in the greater Fond du Lac...
4th Annual Youth Idea Challenge Takes Students Through New Entrepreneurial Challenges
Four area high schools sent student teams to Moraine Park Technical College on April 10 to compete in a one-day experience aimed at promoting quick, creative thinking to entrepreneurial challenges. In a twist of the usual Youth Idea Challenge that previously had...
Envision Greater FDL Honored with FDL School District’s 2018-2019 Friend of Education Award
On Monday, May 13, Envision Greater Fond du Lac was recognized by the Fond du Lac School District as the District's 2018-2019 Friend of Education Award recipient. President and CEO Cecilia Harry along with members of the Envision Greater Fond du Lac staff and Board of...
Karyn Merkel Named 2019 Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award Recipient
Karyn Merkel has been named as the 2019 recipient of the Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award. Merkel will be presented with the award during the Leadership Fond du Lac Completion Ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 at the Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac. The Donald G. Jones...
Envision Greater FDL Celebrates Fanna’s Market & Eatery Grand Opening
The Ambassador’s Club of Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the grand opening of Fanna’s Market & Eatery. Located at 1211 Rickmeyer Drive in Fond du Lac, Fanna’s Market and Eatery offers breakfast and lunch along with a...
YP of the Month – May 2019: Samantha Dooley
Hometown: Mayville, WI Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; Currently a candidate for Masters of Business Administration Describe Yourself in Three Words: determined, sharp, team player Place of Employment and Position: Marketing Manager, Sysco Eastern...
Inclusion Mural Coming to Downtown Fond du Lac
A team from Leadership Fond du Lac is engaging youth in the Fond du Lac area as part of the team’s community project – a mural contest beautifying the Portland Street Parking Ramp in Downtown Fond du Lac. The mural contest invited local 6th-12th grade students...
Local Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation to Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac County farmer Dave Schmitz, directed $2,500 to Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. As part of their mission, the Agri-Business Council will use the funds to cultivate...
Envision Greater FDL Celebrates HempWorks Wisconsin Grand Opening
Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently celebrated the grand opening of HempWorks Wisconsin with a ribbon cutting at their new location at 188 N. Main Street in Fond du Lac. As Fond du Lac’s first hemp only retail store, HempWorks Wisconsin strives to provide the public...
Johnstone Supply Expands to North Fond du Lac
The Village of North Fond du Lac has completed the sale of 4.83 acres in the Northgate Business Park to Milwaukee-based Johnstone Supply. The site will be home to a new 25,000 square foot facility that is slated to be completed in the summer of 2020. “We are really...
YP of the Month – April 2019: Peter Wilke
Hometown: Eden, WI Education: High School: Campbellsport High School; Undergraduate: UW-Oshkosh (business/marketing); Describe Yourself in Three Words: positive, loyal optimistic Place of Employment and Position: Director of Marketing and Festivals, Destination Lake...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: April 1, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...